Sonoma

We are pleased to share our 2019 Annual Report available in two formats! We have our print version and are excited to present our story map version! Special thanks to Michelle Nozzari for putting together the story map version and Deborah Curle for the print version.

News flash: Monarch sighting in Sacramento! Butterfly guru Art Shapiro, UC Davis distinguished professor of evolution and ecology, spotted a monarch in Sacramento on Wednesday, Jan. 29--way, way, way early to see monarchs in this area. But it wasn't in his transect.

This spring, April 19-25, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of UC Master Gardener volunteers during National Volunteer Week! Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week generates interest in and enthusiasm around volunteerism AND presents an exciting opportunity recognize outstanding member...

New skills? Extension Delivery? Building Support? Personal, Team and Office Management? Check out the Learning and Development website. Future webinars are posted and past webinar recordings are archived here. January Intro to Contracts & Grants and the Grant Tracking System January 29, 2020 9:30 a.

Kron named north coast IPM advisor Cindy Kron joined UC Cooperative Extension as area-wide IPM advisor for Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties in September 2019.

Is Compost Bedding Pack right for your dairy? Compost bedded pack (CBP) barns are an increasingly popular open barn design for housing dairy cattle, particularly with funding opportunities available through the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Alternative Manure Management Program.

"To stop or slow the spread of this newly invasive plant in California, we must quickly develop effective management tools and an informed management approach." With several weather related events, fire, extreme heat, etc., there has been an increase of undesired species growing on rangelands.

For the first time since the 1980s, University of California, Davis, researchers have released new varieties of wine grapes. The five new varieties, three red and two white, are highly resistant to Pierce's disease, which costs California grape growers more than $100 million a year.

Expanding its expertise in water, soil, pest management, forestry and small farms, five new academics and a county director have joined the ranks of UC Cooperative Extension.

Vice President Glenda Humiston introduced alumni regent-designate Debby Stegura to UC Cooperative Extension staff and their community partners and clientele in Sonoma County on Nov. 15.